Staying When It’s Hard: A Real Conversation About Marriage, Mental Illness, and Mercy (Part 1)

In this first episode of Marriage, Mayhem & Mercy, Kevin and I sit down to talk about what nearly broke us—and what ultimately held us together. We open up about our early years, my undiagnosed complex PTSD, and how Kevin’s faithfulness helped carry us through the confusion, conflict, and emotional chaos. We also talk about the power of remembering, why we stayed (even when it felt impossible), and how our faith—and love for our children—kept pulling us back from the edge. Topics we cover: What it’s like to live with mental illness in marriage Why remembering can be a spiritual discipline Parenting through hardship Faith vs. legalism—and how our views of God shifted What we’ve learned about grace, healing, and emotional survival This episode isn’t polished—it’s real. And if you’ve ever felt like you were the problem in your marriage, this one’s for you.